Fazer starts the change negotiations at the Lahti Xylitol factory – possibly layoffs

Starting the factory has proven to be more complex than expected. The reason for the layoffs is the supply of raw materials to be tested.

Fazer will begin change negotiations on the entire staff of the Lahti Xylitol factory. Negotiations apply to possible layoffs.

The negotiations are covered by 40 people. They are staff at the xylitol factory, senior staff and management.

The reason for the layoffs is the supply of raw materials to be tested. Fazer has no information because the raw material is delivered. Without raw material, work has significantly decreased.

The operation of the xylitol factory began in the spring of 2022. The factory is expected to make xylitol from industrial side streams. Originally, production had to be made from the oats shell, but now production has been tested with other ingredients.

Starting the factory has proven to be more complex than expected ..

The change negotiations will begin on May 12 and will be completed in six weeks.